Seneca Rocks, WV
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garmin_geek
N 38° 50.059 W 079° 21.978
17S E 641798 N 4299659
Seneca Rocks is a large crag rock formation and local landmark in Pendleton County in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. My son and I did our first multi-pitch climbing here.
Waymark Code: WM9D2A
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2010
Views: 15
"Due to the hardness of the Tuscarora Formation, and the degree of climbing difficulty, Seneca Rocks offers rock climbers an opportunity unique in the east. There are over 375 major mapped climbing routes, varying in degree from the easiest (5.0) to the most difficult (5.12). There are two climbing schools located in the communities of Seneca Rocks and nearby Riverton who train prospective climbers in beginning and advanced rock climbing. The school in Riverton also offers a climbers rescue course.
Some rock climbing routes in the West face of the South Peak of Seneca Rocks.Both the East and West faces of fhe North and South Peak offer single and multi-pitch routes, up to 300 ft in length. Technical routes also exist on the Lower Slabs, located on the slopes below the west face of the North Peak, and on the Southern Pillar, directly across Roy Gap from the South Peak. Because of the way the rock was uplifted, there are many vertical cracks that offer excellent jamming and good protection. Routes range from 5.2-5.13, nearly all of which require the leader placing protection (traditional climbing). Some routes and their rating in the Yosemite Decimal System are represented in the picture on the left. The South Peak is rumored to be the tallest peak east of Devils Tower, WY that is only accessible by 5th class climbing.
According to the MNF, 16 people have died in falls while climbing Seneca Rocks since 1971."
Number of named routes: 50+
Approximate height of the cliff: 300
Website: [Web Link]
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of climbing: Multi-pitch
Toprope Anchors: Bolts
Range of difficulty: 5.2 - 5.13
Parking Coordinates: N 38° 50.129 W 079° 22.371
Public Viewpoint: N 38° 49.925 W 079° 22.485
Is there camping or a hotel nearby?: yes
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Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photo of the climbing area, a photo of climbers on the wall is a bonus.
If you're a climber, a list of what gear you used would be helpful.